Nine Cliché Spiritual Quotes

Even timeless wisdom has a shelf life--see if you recognize these over-used yet still inspiring spiritual quotes from the likes of Rumi, Ram Dass, Mark Twain, and Margaret Mead.

Even Timeless Wisdom Has a Shelf Life

You certainly won't have heard any of these here first—which is precisely the point. These quotes and references will be familiar to you even if you have only dabbled in popular spiritual and self-help literature. They are ubiquitous. They pop up as epigraphs in books, appear in email signatures, are paraphrased in all kinds of writing, flash across workshop PowerPoint presentations, and are always spoken with a nod to their profundity. And while most of them do offer some wisdom, it may be time to retire these veteran all-stars and find a fresh way to express the truths they touch upon.